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Health Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits and vegetables are universally promoted as healthy. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 recommend you make one-half of your plate fruits and vegetables. Myplate.gov also supports that one-half the plate should be fruits and vegetables.
- Avocados May Improve Your Vision, Thanks to Their Vitamin E
One whole avocado also contains 2.8 milligrams (mg) of vitamin E, which is about 19 percent of your daily value (DV), making it a good source of the vitamin. Vitamin E works like an antioxidant, according to National Institutes of Health (NIH), which protects your body from harmful substances called free radicals. Also, a review of animal studies published in November 2017 in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences shows that vitamin E may help improve cognitive and memory issues.
- Kiwi Contains Serotonin, a Hormone That Aids Healthy Sleep Calling all kiwifruit lovers! According to the USDA, two kiwis (yes, you can eat the peel!) have 84 calories combined, about 4 g fiber (15 percent of the DV), 128 mg of vitamin C (142 percent of the DV), and 34.4 mcg of folate (9 percent of the DV).
- Basil Has Eugenol, an Oil That May Help Fight Inflammation It’s time to flavor up your meal with basil and bank some serious health perks in the process. “Basil leaves are rich in rosmarinic and caffeic acid, which are phenolic compounds with strong antioxidant properties,” says Palumbo. These acids may even have neuroprotective properties, according to Developing Therapeutics for Alzheimer’s Disease, an academic book containing a review of research for Alzheimer’s treatments.
- Green Beans Have a Low Glycemic Load, Making Them Diabetes-Friendly Get ready to make green beans your new favorite side dish. Also called string beans, green beans are loaded with fiber, which can help lower cholesterol and stabilize blood sugar, making them a smart choice for people with diabetes.